Ireland coach and players full of praise for Johnny Sexton after his last gasp heroics in France

After missing a 62nd minute penalty at the Stade de France yesterday, the 32-year-old out-half sweetly struck a 45 metre drop-goal to secure a 15-13 victory - it was the last kick of the game - after 41 phases of possession by Ireland."It was a credit to Johnny, who was struggling with cramp and fatigure," said Joe Schmidt."His ability to win those big moments is second to none.How the players rated"It's pretty hard to explain how you feel when you think that the game has got away and you've let it slip.

Paris (AFP) - Eight France players who went out in Edinburgh after the Six Nations loss to Scotland on Sunday were omitted from the squad announced on Tuesday for the next game, against Italy.

Eight France players who went out in Edinburgh after the Six Nations loss to Scotland on Sunday were omitted from the squad announced on Tuesday "With their inappropriate behaviour they did not respect their status as international players and the responsibilities that brings," the French rugby

Eight France players who went out in Edinburgh after the Six Nations loss to Scotland on Sunday were omitted from the squad announced on Tuesday for the next game, against Italy.

Those omitted from the 31-man squad for the match on February 23 in Marseille are Teddy Thomas, Louis Picamoles, Arthur Iturria, Anthony Belleau, Jonathan Danty, Sekou Macalou, Remi Lamerat and Felix Lambey.

Of those eight, only winger Thomas, who scored two tries against Scotland and one against Ireland the previous week, and Iturria, a lock, started at Murrayfield. Veteran No.8 Picamoles and fly-half Belleau came off the bench in the second half.

Expansive Wales can cause England problems - Robinson

England will have to be on their guard following Wales' win over Scotland on the opening weekend of the Six Nations, says Jason Robinson.Warren Gatland's men put on a thrilling display on the opening weekend of the Six Nations, making light of a number of injuries to key players to secure a bonus-point victory in Cardiff.

Eight France players who went out in Edinburgh after the Six Nations loss to Scotland on Sunday were omitted from the squad announced on Tuesday for the next game, against Italy. Of those eight , only winger Thomas

Eight France players who went out in Edinburgh after the Six Nations loss to Scotland on Sunday were omitted from the squad announced on Tuesday "With their inappropriate behaviour they did not respect their status as international players and the responsibilities that brings," the French rugby

"With their inappropriate behaviour they did not respect their status as international players and the responsibilities that brings," the French rugby federation said in a statement.

The night out became public when Scottish police delayed the departure of the French team's flight home on Monday morning. The police wanted to talk to six players because they were potential witnesses, rather than perpetrators, in a possible sexual assault but quickly concluded that no crime had been committed.

Of the six players interviewed by police only Yacouba Camara, who started at flanker against Scotland, has kept his place. Thomas, Iturria and Macalou were not among those taken off the plane but have also been punished by the French rugby federation for being in a bar late at night.

French rugby team's plane stopped by UK police

Police stopped a plane carrying France's rugby team from leaving Edinburgh as a number of players were questioned by officers. Police Scotland said French rugby players were interviewed as "potential witnesses" on Monday after reports in Scotland's Herald newspaper of an incident at a bar following the French defeat to Scotland in the Six Nations on Sunday.The plane carrying the France squad was halted by police on the tarmac and several players were taken off.

Several players have been left out of the squad for France ’s next match against Italy after the French federation sanctioned those who went out in Edinburgh after the defeat by Scotland .

Several players have been left out of the France squad to face Italy in their next Six Nations game after the French Rugby Federation said it had sanctioned

Hooker Alexandre Lapandry has also been dropped to make way for Camille Chat, who has recovered from flu.

Coach Jacques Brunel is also able to bring back centre Mathieu Bastareaud, whose ban for using homophobic language in a European club game has ended.

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Queen of the South youngster Sam Henderson is in a race to be named fit after an incident involving a runaway cow. The Scottish Championship side are now facing a goalkeeping crisis as the youngster was already standing in with number one keeper Alan Martin ruled out with a thigh injury. The BBC report that Henderson suffered a should injury while on his Dad’s farm. Back-up goalkeeper Jack Leighfield is due to start this weekend, but the Scottish Championship side now face the prospect of starting the game with no recognised goalkeeper on the bench. Queen of the South currently sit sixth in the Scottish Championship table and face fellow promotion-chasing Dunfermline this weekend. Manager Gary Naysmith will be hoping to pick up three points in his bid to achieve promotion this season.

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Eight France players who went out in Edinburgh after the Six Nations loss to Scotland on Sunday were omitted from the squad announced on Tuesday "With their inappropriate behaviour they did not respect their status as international players and the responsibilities that brings," the French rugby

Eight France players who went out in Edinburgh after the Six Nations loss to Scotland on Sunday were omitted from the squad announced on Tuesday for the next game, against Italy. Of those eight , only winger Thomas

Eight France players who went out in Edinburgh after the Six Nations loss to Scotland on Sunday were omitted from the squad announced on Tuesday "With their inappropriate behaviour they did not respect their status as international players and the responsibilities that brings," the French rugby

France have dropped a number of players for " inappropriate behaviour " after Sunday's defeat by Scotland in Edinburgh. Head coach Jacques Brunel has acted after some players were questioned by Police Scotland in connection with a report of sexual assault

Paris (AFP) - Eight France players who went out in Edinburgh after the Six Nations loss to Scotland on Sunday were omitted from the squad announced on “With their inappropriate behaviour they did not respect their status as international players and the responsibilities that brings,” the French rugby

France Drop Nine Players Following ' Inappropriate Behaviour ' On Night Out. The decision has been made to omit the players who went out in Edinburgh in the wake of their defeat to Scotland last Sunday.

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